hiking

  • Chapter 181:  The Last Hurrah of Hefty Hazel

    Chapter 181: The Last Hurrah of Hefty Hazel

    We started our final exploration of the North Island after a couple of days in Whangarei getting Meraviglia fully prepared for our departure to the US for 4 or 5 months. We left Meraviglia in good hands, being watched over by Whangarei Yacht Services.  We left Whangarei on the 11/24 to head to Paihai…

  • Chapter 179: The Adventures of “Hefty Hazel” – Part One

    Chapter 179: The Adventures of “Hefty Hazel” – Part One

    Our campervan adventures began on Saturday, 12/2.  We took the bus from downtown Whangarei to Auckland city center.  The bus was great- comfortable, convenient, on time, and with the added bonus of being entertained by a very inebriated gentleman behind us who kept asking his seatmate the same questions over and over again. Quite…